Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to make an appointment to take the CJBAT?

Candidates will need to create a Pearson VUE account before being able to register (make an appointment) for an exam. The unique client candidate ID will be a nine alpha-numeric field. The prefix will be BAT followed by 6 numeric digits.

Once account is created, candidate will then search the exam they wish to take within their account. Listings will be shown as follows
How long is the CJABT? You will have 1 ½ hours (90 minutes) to complete the exam.
Can I get extra time on the CJBAT? Candidates need to request accommodations from Pearson VUE, as noted in the "Accommodations" section. The Pearson VUE Accommodations Team will schedule the appointments and make the necessary arrangements. All FDLE (BAT) exams should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Is there a fee? $39.00 Payment will be made through PearsonVue and subject to change by Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
What do I need to bring? You will need to bring a valid government issued photo ID and your payment. We will provide all other materials needed to test.
Can I retake the CJBAT if I need/want to? Candidates can retake an exam only three times per year. They need to wait until the following year for another retake if they have retaken the exam three times already within the year.
When do I get my scores? Your scores are provided within ten minutes of completing your test.

Do I need to be a Valencia student to take the CLEP?

 Yes, you must be an active Valencia student to take the CLEP.
Can I take the CLEP on any campus? No. The CLEP is only offered on our East, West, and Osceola campuses.
Do I need an appointment to take the CLEP? CLEPs are available through appointment only at East, West and Osecola. Appointments must be made via the RegisterBlast platform found on the CLEP website.
Is there a fee for the CLEP? CLEP appointments cost $20.00 and the tests themselves are $87.00, coming to a total of $107.00. The cost for the test is set by CollegeBoard and is subject to change.
Can I retake the CLEP? There is a 90 day wait period to be eligible to retest.
How long is the CLEP? Most CLEPs are 90 minutes; the College Composition CLEP is 120 minutes.
When do I get my scores? For most CLEPs, you will receive an unofficial score report at the end of the test; for College Composition there is a 2-3 week review period for the essays. There is a 3-5 week wait period for Valencia to receive the official score transcript from CollegeBoard.
Do I need to make an appointment to take the TEAS? Yes, the TEAS requires an appointment for both on campus and virtual testing. Please see the options and appointment links on the TEAS website.
How long is the TEAS/what subjects are on the TEAS? The TEAS is 4 sections: Reading, Math, Science, and English. The entire test is timed at exactly 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Is there a fee? Each attempt for current Valencia students is $65, and $85 for non-Valencia students.
What do I need to bring? You only need to bring a valid government issued photo ID, your payment, and login information for an ATI Testing account (Check the “TEAS Instructions” span of our website for more info on creating an account). We will provide all other materials needed to test.
Can I get extra time on the TEAS? Yes, you can have extended time if you have permission from the Office for Students with Disabilities at least 24 hours before testing.
Can I retake the TEAS if I need/want to? Yes. A 30 day wait period is required between attempts and you may only have 3 attempts in a 12 month period (this includes attempts at other institutions).
When do I get my scores? You scores are provided instantly upon completing the test.
Are there any study or practice materials for the TEAS? Practice materials are available through the ATI testing website.
Do I need to make an appointment to take the PERT? Yes, the PERT requires an appointment for both on campus and virtual testing. Please see the options and appointment links on the PERT website.
How long is the PERT? The PERT is untimed so testers may take as long or little as they need, however, most people take around 2.5 to 3 hours to complete the test on average.
How many questions are there/what subjects are on the PERT? The PERT consists of 3 sections. Reading, Writing, and Math. Each span is 30 questions, and all the questions are multiple choice.
What do I need to bring? You only need to bring a valid government issued photo ID. We will provide all other materials needed to test. No large bags or purses are allowed.
Can I use my own calculator? No. A calculator will be provided for you on certain questions of the math sections.
Is there a fee? New Valencia students taking the PERT for the first time do not have to pay to take the PERT as long as they have paid an application fee, and retakes are $10 per attempt.
Can I retake the PERT if I need/want to? Yes. Information about the retake process will be provided upon completing your first attempt.
Do my PERT scores expire? Your scores are valid for 2 years. If you have not started classes within the two years, you may be required to test again.
When do I get my scores? Your scores are provided instantly upon finishing the test.
Are there any study or practice materials for the PERT? Physical copies of practice materials are available in any campus bookstore, and digital copies can be found on the “Taking the PERT page of this website.
Do I need to make an appointment to take the AAF? Yes, the AAF requires an appointment for both on campus and virtual testing. Please see the options and appointment links on the AAF website.
What is the AAF? The AAF is an optional math assessment that can be taken to place in classes above the College Algebra level.
How do I qualify to take the AAF? You must be eligible to take or enrolled College Algebra (MAC 1105).
How long is the AAF? The AAF is untimed so testers may take as long or little as they need, however, most people take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete the test on average.
How many questions are on the AAF? The AAF is comprised of 20 multiple choice questions.
What do I need to bring? You only need to bring a valid government issued photo ID. We will provide all other materials needed to test.
Can I use my own calculator? No. A calculator will be provided for you on certain questions during the test.
Is there a fee? No. Your first attempt at the AAF is free, retakes are $10 per attempt.
Can I retake the AAF if I want to? Yes. Information about the retake process will be provided upon completing your first attempt.
When do I get my scores? Your scores are provided instantly upon finishing the test.
Do my AAF scores expire? Your scores are valid for 2 years. If you have not started classes within the two years, you may be required to test again.
Are there any study or practice materials for the AAF? Physical copies of practice materials are available in any campus bookstore, and digital copies can be found on the “Taking the AAF” page of this website.
Do I need to make an appointment to take the ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP)?

Yes, the ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) requires an appointment for both on campus and virtual testing. Please see the options and appointment links on the ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) website.
What is the ACCUPLACER ESL? The LOEP is an assessment designed to evaluate your English skills if you have learned English as a second language.
Why do I need to take the ACCUPLACER ESL? If you learned English as a second language and did not qualify for Freshman Composition I (ENC 1101) then you are required to take the LOEP for class placement.
Do I need to make an appointment to take the ACCUPLACER ESL? The PERT is proctored on a walk-in basis at every campus except for the Downtown Campus. If you would like to take the PERT at the Downtown Campus, you will need to schedule an appointment by visiting the Downtown Campus Testing Center webpage and logging in with your Atlas credentials after clicking the "Valencia Student" button on the right hand side.
How long is the ACCUPLACER ESL? Most sections of the LOEP are untimed, but it takes most testers around 2 to 2.5 hours to complete the test on average.
How many questions are there? The LOEP consists of 4 sections. An essay span timed at 80 minutes, and 3 untimed sections (each with 20 multiple choice questions).
What do I need to bring? You only need to bring a valid government issued photo ID. We will provide all other materials needed to test.
Is there a fee? No. Your first attempt at the ACCUPLACER ESL is free, retakes are $10 per attempt.
Can I retake the ACCUPLACER ESL if I need/want to? Yes. Information about the retake process will be provided upon completing your first attempt.
When do I get my scores? Your scores are provided instantly upon finishing the test, and you will be directed to speak with an advisor about your results.
Are there any study or practice materials for the ACCUPLACER ESL? Physical copies of practice materials are available in any campus bookstore, and digital copies can be found on the “ Taking the ACCUPLACER ESL LOEP” page of this website.
Do I need to make an appointment to take a course exam or standardized test?

Yes, all testing is by appointment only.

  • Course Testing - If you are approved by your faculty member to take a course exam in the testing center, you will be required to make an appointment for your test 36 hours in advance of your desired test date.
  • Standardized Testing - Valencia College students taking a placement assessment are required to make an appointment 36 hours in advance of your desired test date.
What type of testing will be offered at Valencia Testing Centers? Appointment based testing only:
  • Valencia accommodated Testing (ADA)
  • Valencia Standardized Testing (ACCUPLACER ESL, AAF, PERT, CLEP, and TEAS)
  • Valencia Makeup Course Testing for Mixed-Mode & Face-to-Face courses
    • Valencia Make-up testing is intended for students who missed a classroom test or quiz due to an extenuating circumstance.

*Face-to-Face course exams will only be proctored for accommodated testing and make-up exams.
What are the Hours of Operation? All centers have transitioned to Appointment based testing. Please check Register Blast for available appointments for each campus testing center. (Subject to availability)
How do I schedule an appointment to take a course exam?

Before you can register for your make-up exam, you must first be approved by your professor to take a course exam in the Testing Center.

  • Once the faculty member gives you approval to take your make-up exam, they will submit the test through Register Blast for the Testing Center approval.
  • Within 24 hours of the faculty member submitting you should be able to register for your appointment in Register Blast to take your exam.
  • You will be required to schedule your test at least 36 hours in advance of your test date.

Below are the following options to learn how to register for your exam:
Do I have to pay to take a test?

Course Testing - There is no charge to students for taking a faculty course exam

Standardized Testing - There may be a separate test administration cost for students taking a standardized test. Payments must be made through the appointment set up through RegisterBlast.
What if I am late or miss my scheduled time to take my course exam or standardized test?

Course Testing - If you are more than 15-minutes late for your scheduled course exam, Testing Staff may have you reschedule. Your professor may have a strict policy regarding late arrivals. If you do not show up for your scheduled course exam, you will need to reschedule if your professor allows an additional attempt.

Standardized Testing - If you are more than 15-minutes late for your scheduled test, Testing Staff may have you reschedule. If you do not show up for your scheduled test, you will need to reschedule. Placement test fees will not be refunded and you will be required to submit another payment when you reschedule.
How do I schedule an appointment to take a standardized test/placement test?
  • Register for your exam in Register Blast.
  • You will be required to make an appointment for your test 36 hours in advance of your test date.

*Once you make you appointment in Register Blast, your appointment is confirmed.  However, if you registered for the incorrect test or do not require a placement test you will be notified via email to avoid any confusion or unnecessary testing.  Please check your spam folder.

Click the following options to learn how to register for your exam:
How early should I arrive on the day of my course exam or standardized test? We ask that you arrive on time your scheduled appointment. This will give you an opportunity to check-in and receive instructions prior to beginning your test.
What type of ID do I need? You may use your Valencia student ID card or a government issued ID for general testing.
Check the corresponding testing website for required ID
What should I NOT bring on test day?
  • Large bags and purses are not permitted
  • All electronic devices, including smart watches, fitness bands, cell phones, etc are not permitted
  • Unapproved study materials are not permitted
  • Food or beverages are not permitted
  • Sunglasses and hats are not permitted
  • Sweatshirts and jackets with hoods are not to be worn with hood up. Your hood must be turned inside out

*Exceptions are made based on documented accommodation
What else do I need or should I bring?
  • Calculator or other materials only if approved for your scheduled test (blue/green books and scantrons).
  • Pencils and scrap paper will be provided pending professor approval or assessment type.
Is there a place to store personal items on test day? Each campus has their own method of secure storage for small items. Since this storage system has limited space, it is strongly recommended that you do not bring any personal items to the testing center unless they are needed and approved for the test.
Who do I contact if I have additional testing questions? Please contact the testing center in which you will be testing. You can find that information here: Testing Center